“The Cathedral has found Compton to be a reliable, professional, competent and ethical group. Your work with us in our feasibility studies, honing our communication messages, recruiting and orienting volunteers, and monitoring the work has been exemplary. I am happy to give Compton my highest recommendation.”

 

The Very Reverend Peter Elliott, Dean and Rector
Christ Church Cathedral

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About Us

Experienced

Our 50+ years of service to not-for-profit organizations has provided us with the opportunity to assist over 1,000 visionary organizations in 40 countries. We ground ourselves in the data and vision of our clients but understand flexibility and creativity is key to meeting an organization’s needs.

Curious

We are curious and take the time to learn about our client’s unique ethos, and we take a specialized approach to all of our clients and tailor each plan to address their goals.

Candid

We’re frank and straight-forward, and sometimes very direct. We do not indulge in wishful thinking. Our clients deserve to know what we think is really possible and what can get them there.

Creative

Our experience has shown us where and how to be innovative.

Meet Our Principal

Sarah J. Howard, BA, CFRE, ICD.D

Managing Partner & President

Sarah has led multi-million dollar campaigns in Canada, the USA and the United Kingdom across all sectors. She has also conducted numerous resources studies, audits/assessments, board workshops and training sessions, as well as providing strategic counsel to guide clients in maximizing their fundraising potential.

Sarah is committed to the highest level of professionalism and performance and inspires clients with her strategic thinking and frank, jargon-free advice. She brings her exceptional creative thinking skills and the latest fundraising expertise to each assignment.

She is currently on the Board of Keela, a Vancouver-based software company that provides non-profit management software, and is also a volunteer Board Director with the Boys and Girls Clubs (South Coast BC). 

Sarah is a Past Commodore of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (2010), and a (2009) recipient of Business In Vancouver’s Top Forty Under 40 award.

showard@comptonfundraising.com